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With more than 8,000 members, the Greater Cleveland Partnership is one of the largest metropolitan chambers of commerce in the country. Learn about our work to advance economic development and improve the business climate in our city, region and state.

Tax Reform in the Spotlight

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a plan to overhaul the tax code. Relatively shortly thereafter, the U.S. Senate Finance Committee approved a separate tax plan - on a party-line vote of 14-12 - sending their measure to the full Senate.

Members of the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) believe a thoughtful, balanced, and competitive tax environment is critical to the success of our economy and that any reforms made must be all-inclusive and benefit all sectors of the business community.

The final results are far from a finished product. If the Senate is able to pass a bill, the House and Senate are expected to go to a conference committee to reach a compromise.

The GCP will continue to represent our members’ interests throughout the debate and advocate for comprehensive federal tax and entitlement program reform.

Team NEO's Quarterly Economic Review Key Findings

Team NEO released the quarterly Cleveland Plus Economic Review today. While manufacturing employment has declined, productivity is projected to grow in the next 10 years and continues to be a driving force in Northeast Ohio’s economy. Employment growth in healthcare; headquarters; and professional, scientific and technical services has helped offset the loss in manufacturing employment. Overall, employment is projected to grow 5.5% while GRP is projected to grow 14% from 2017 to 2027.

Attracting and Retaining Talent Roundtables Featuring Local Employers

Many employers are challenged when it comes to attracting and retaining young talent. Please join us for two upcoming roundtable sessions that will feature local employers and hiring managers who are succeeding at recruiting, retaining and engaging young talent.

Recruiting and talent attraction used to be as simple as going to a few college career fairs or placing a job opening in the want ads in the local newspaper. But in the age of the internet and social media, employees and employers have hundreds of ways to connect. How does a company stand out as a place where a young worker would be happy to start a career? On Tuesday, December 5th from 8 to 10 a.m., hear from local companies that have mastered the art of connecting with millennials to get the word out about their companies. Also hear from one younger worker who will share what tools worked to attract him to his company and what other channels create a disconnect.

Studies show 42% of millennials expect to change jobs at least every 1-3 years (Jobvite). https://blog.accessperks.com/millennial-employee-engagement-loyalty-statistics-the-ultimate-collection How does an employer combat the expectation of younger workers of being job “tourists” versus “permanent residents?” An attractive, engaging workplace culture is key. Come learn from several employers who have created a culture that is not only retaining younger workers but is earning them high marks on sites like Glass Door where employees rate their companies on things like vacation and benefits, CEO leadership and whether they would recommend the company to a friend.

The session’s panelists include:

Jeff Heinen, Owner, Heinen’s

Marzell Brown, Rockwell

Ashley Rivera, Union Home Mortgage

For questions or to register, please contact Angela Finding at 216-592-2385 or afinding@gcpartnership.com.

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The Greater Cleveland Partnership mobilizes private-sector leadership, expertise and resources to create attractive business conditions that create jobs, grow investment and improve the economic prosperity of the region.